A team of linemen from Southern Indiana Power competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 20-21 in Danville. The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. The Southern Indiana Power team was one of only two teams with zero errors, resulting in a first-place overall team finish.
Southern Indiana Power sent one team and three individuals to the state competition. The linemen competed in events that tested skills such as pole climbing, hurtman rescue, and safely changing electrical line hardware. A total of 29 teams and 67 individual competitors from 23 Indiana electric cooperatives competed in this year’s event.
The following linemen represented Southern Indiana Power at the rodeo:
Travis Goffinet, Journeyman Lineman:
1st place Overall Lineman Team,
2nd place Team Crossarm Changeout
Jim Applegate, Journeyman Lineman:
1st place Overall Lineman Team, 2nd place Team Crossarm Changeout, 2nd place Overall Senior Lineman, 2nd place A2 Tie-In Senior Division, 2nd place Hurtman Rescue Senior Division
Clint Heeke, Journeyman Lineman:
1st place Overall Lineman Team,
2nd place Team Crossarm Changeout
Max Rickelman, Apprentice Lineman: 2nd place Overall Apprentice
“We’re proud of Travis, Clint, Jimmy, and Max, who competed in this year’s rodeo and their incredible accomplishment bringing home the first-place trophy,” said Steve Seibert, CEO. “Our employees have a lot of pride in the work they do, and they demonstrated their skills and dedication to their craft.”
The Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo recognizes and rewards excellence in safety, skills, and knowledge in the lineworker field. Official results from the 2026 rodeo are posted at goiec.org/INLinemanRodeo.
